Enroll

Parents/Guardians whose children will be eligible for kindergarten next September should plan to register their child this March.  Children may register for the 2023-24 school year if their fifth birthday occurs on or before January 1, 2024.

Parents/Guardians can begin the registration process by completing the Pre-Enrollment form. Once the form is submitted, an enrollment email will be sent with instructions on how to setup a PowerSchool account and how to complete the additional enrollment forms.  Parents/Guardians should call the Elementary School that their child will attend to schedule an appointment during the week of March 6 - March 10, 2023.

Parents who are unsure which school their child should attend should visit the Naugatuck Public Schools Website and search under “Which School Should My Child Attend?” or call the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at (203) 720-5265.

State law requires that all entering students be properly immunized before entrance to school can take place.  At the registration appointment, parents must present the child’s birth certificate along with proof of immunization.  In addition, the State Department of Health recommends that students have a blood lead level and a tuberculin test before entering kindergarten. The completed physical should be on the State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Record and conducted on August 31, 2022 or later. Early Childhood Health Assessment Record (For children ages birth–5) will not be acceptable. 

At registration the following information must be provided: 

• mortgage statement or copy of deed showing ownership of property where child resides
• or a copy of a signed lease or rental agreement for the property where child lives
• or notarized statement from the owner of the property where the child is residing, listing all of the family members who are residing on the indicated property;
• also, a copy of a current utility bill from Eversource indicating the family has an account for the address the child is residing,
• or if the landlord is supplying utilities, a notarized copy of the lease or rental agreement indicating that the utilities are supplied by the landlord;
• a real estate or personal property tax bill of parent/guardian;
• a copy of a valid Connecticut Driver’s License or photo I.D. for either parent indicating the address where the child is residing. 
• In addition to the above, the guardian of any child attending the public schools within the district must also provide proof of guardianship. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school your child will be attending or the Superintendent’s Office at (203) 720-5265.

New Families

Please gather the following documents:

1. Two Proofs of Residency

The legal residence of a student will be determined by the residence of the parents/guardians with whom the student is living. Proof of residency can be validated by providing two documents.

You must have one of the following:

• Naugatuck Deed
• Current Naugatuck Mortgage statement
• Current Naugatuck Rental agreement
• Notarized statement from the property owner in Naugatuck

And at least one of the following:

• Utility bill of parent/guardian (electric, gas or water) - Must include postmark
• Real estate or personal property tax bill of parent/guardian - Must include postmark
• Or other form of documentation approved by the Superintendent

2. Proof of Guardianship 

Guardianship may be established with the following documentation:

• Full size original (no copies accepted) birth certificate showing the name(s) of parent(s)
• Passport
• Probate court documents showing transfer of guardianship
• Valid photo ID of the parent/guardian listed on birth certificate or passport or probate documents (used for identification purposes only).
• Probate forms
• Pamphlet explaining transfer of guardianship

Guardians of any child attending Naugatuck Public Schools must provide proof of guardianship by submitting to the Superintendent of Schools a copy of a court order from a Connecticut Court appointing the adult as guardian of the student.

In the event that an application for guardianship has been filed and a hearing is pending in Court, then a copy of the application filed with the Court, with the Court’s date stamp shall be acceptable until a final Court order is obtained appointing said adult as permanent or temporary guardian of the child. This Court order shall be provided to the Superintendent of Schools as soon as it is obtained, but no later than 120 days from the submission of the pending application for guardianship. Temporary guardianship must be renewed annually on the anniversary date of the original order, and paperwork provided to the Superintendent of Schools.

3. Proof of Immunization

See the immunization requirements under our health services department.

4. Birth Certificate

The long form with the seal is required. 

5. Completed State of Connecticut medical form

This is the blue form with an up-to-date physical record. You can download it from the paperwork menu or contact the school that your child will be attending for a copy.

Existing Families

Change of Address or Guardianship reported by family:

School sends letter to family requesting proof of residency or guardianship (same proof as required for new families) within two weeks of notifying school of change.

If family does not produce proof, a “Possible Non-Resident” referral is submitted to the Superintendent’s office and a second letter is generated from central office.

If School Suspects Change of Address or Guardianship:

The school will follow the procedure outlined below:

1. School sends a certified, return receipt letter requesting that the family update or verify the existing residency or guardianship information within 10 days.
2. If letter comes back undeliverable or the family does not respond within 10 days, the school notifies the Superintendent’s office of suspicions with the “Possible Non-Resident” referral.
3. Central Office generates a “Report of Non-Resident Student” and sends it to the family.

Possible evidence that warrants suspicion of non-residency:

1. Photos of students at a non-Naugatuck address
2. Returned mail
3. Documented tip
4. Anecdotal reports from students or others
5. Court/public documents
6. Newspapers (police blotter, etc.)
7. Bus company reports (on “Suspicion of Non-Residency” form)
8. Home visits
9. Refusal of parent/guardian to show driver’s license

Determination that Student is a Non-resident

If verification of guardianship or residency is not substantiated, an eviction notice letter from the Superintendent’s office will be generated within 10 days of determining the child is a non-resident and sent certified, return receipt to the family with a copy sent to the school.

If the family returns to Naugatuck, they must go through the process for a new family.